Uhhhh... my head hurts after reading this thread.
I confess that I know nearly nothing about the PS3, or Linux.... (tho, I'm posting this on my Linux machine
)
But, I will say that Sony does have a history of removing useful features in thier products... I've personally experienced this in everything from open-reel decks to VHS VCR's....
OK, no need to start a 'my console is better than yours' tirade.....
I'd like a Wii someday..... when I can afford it, and a mod chip to play imports..... I'm a shoot 'em up fan (
fanatic?) and there's some nice Japanese shmups for the Wii.